In June 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court resolved a First Amendment controversy stemming from a Washington high school coach’s religious activities on the football field.
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A Conversation with Washington Supreme Court Justice Debra Stephens
Justice Stephens talks with Judge Lisa H. Mansfield about rights and responsibilities, the role of the judiciary, and the rule of law.
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How the U.S. Patent System Fails Small Businesses
The inefficiencies, lack of rigor, and hefty fees in the U.S. patent system cut against the value of patents. For small businesses with limited resources, these obstacles hit especially hard.
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Spinning Your Wheels With Legal Research
Legal research “spin” can happen for a lot of reasons, here’s tips for when the going gets tough (or stuck).
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RPC 2.3: Evaluation for Use by Third Persons
RPC 2.3 permits a lawyer to offer “evaluations” to third persons which raises some ethical quandaries.
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Beyond the Bar Number > Norma Linda Ureña
Get to know WSBA member Norma Linda Ureña.
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Dec./Jan. 2023 > Recent Significant Cases Decided by the Washington Supreme Court
Summaries of significant cases decided by the Washington Supreme Court in the fall of 2022.
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The Mutiny Bay Seaplane Accident: The Causal Mystery Is About To Be Solved
The NTSB recently issued an updated report in the accident investigation of the Mutiny Bay seaplane crash that killed 10 people.
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2022 Public Service & Leadership Award Recipients
Meet this year’s winners: SarahAnne Jahns, Rose McCarty, Jessica Roberts, and Cameron Sheldon.
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MBA Spotlight: Mother Attorneys Mentoring Association of Seattle
A Q&A with MAMA Seattle President Amy Klosterman.
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This Year’s Winners Are …
The Acknowledging Professional Excellence (APEX) Awards honor exemplary members of the legal community, including legal professionals, judges, and members of the public.
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Q&A with 2022-23 WSBA President Daniel D. Clark
Clark was first elected to the Board of Governors in 2017 and served two terms as treasurer.
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Help Wanted
Finding affordable legal services in Washington is challenging, and the problem only intensifies in the state’s rural communities, many of which are legal-representation deserts.
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WSBA Diversity Committee Transitions to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council
At its July 2022 meeting, the Board of Governors voted to approve the change.
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Whatever Doesn’t Kill You … Can Make You a Better Lawyer
One lawyer shares his reflections on living and practicing law with mental illness.
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The No Surprises Act: A Federal Cure for Unexpected Medical Bills
What you need to know about the No Surprises Act.
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A Backward Glance: Reflecting on Family Law Practice Over the Years
The Washington Family Law Deskbook editors share some thoughts on their long careers, how the practice of family law has changed, and more. […]
Answers to Your Questions About Amended APR 11
Answers to some of the common questions about amendments to Washington APR 11.
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A Failure to Plan is a Plan to Fail
Tips for converting your law practice into a successful business.
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Carl Maxey: Boxer, Lawyer, Civil Rights Champion
A look back at the career of Carl Maxey, a legal giant and civil rights champion from the Spokane area.
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Protecting the Independence of Public Defenders
The WSBA Board of Governors proposes a new court rule and adopts new standards to help protect the independence of public defenders.
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24 Ways to Give Back
Not all volunteer opportunities are the same—the WSBA offers a variety of options for those looking to assist the legal community and serve the public
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Washington State Racial Justice Consortium
The Racial Justice Consortium is one response to the Supreme Court’s invitation to take specific and concrete steps to eradicate racism.
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A Portrait of Justice
Until recently, the history of many Washington Supreme Court portraits—how they were acquired and even who they depicted—was lost.
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Fostering Hope
Legal professionals are uniquely situated to step up and support youth in the foster care system and help them to overcome barriers they may face.
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How to Close Your Law Practice
So it’s time to close your law practice. Whether it’s because of a change in career, family matters, or a hard-earned retirement, you’re ready to shutter the windows and close the door to your business. Now what?
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Tips for Buying a Law Practice
Whether you have started a law practice and are looking to expand rapidly or are thinking about leaving a large firm and venturing out on your own, buying a law practice may be right for you.
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The ABCs of NFTs
What started as a blockchain-based game allowing users to trade and sell virtual kittens has grown into a diverse—and sometimes wild—online marketplace
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Rebooting In-Person Arts
Support for the arts by attorneys, who play a prominent role in public life, can help preserve the health of the cultural sector coming out of the pandemic and for years to come.
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Lawyers Against Systemic Racism
How Pierce County lawyers reimagined their role as community allies in the movement for systemic change
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Three Big Developments in Soft IP Law
This article highlights the key elements of each of these new legal frameworks and suggests key practice pointers.
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The Class of ’72
The WSBA acknowledges and honors 50-year members from the class of 1972.
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WSBA Celebrates 50-Year Members: Reflections of the Only Woman
By Justice Faith Ireland (Ret.)
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Returning to the Office?
ASK A LEGAL ADMINISTRATOR > While a return to the workplace may be up in the air for some, this new column asks a group […]
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THE BEST OF NW SIDEBAR: The Voices of Washington’s Legal Community
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Over this past summer we asked WSBA members on social media to share their work from home co-workers, check out these pawsitvely hard working legal professionals!
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A First Amendment Clash at Midfield
In June 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court resolved a First Amendment controversy stemming from a Washington high school coach’s religious activities on the football field.
Read more
A Conversation with Washington Supreme Court Justice Debra Stephens
Justice Stephens talks with Judge Lisa H. Mansfield about rights and responsibilities, the role of the judiciary, and the rule of law.
Read more
How the U.S. Patent System Fails Small Businesses
The inefficiencies, lack of rigor, and hefty fees in the U.S. patent system cut against the value of patents. For small businesses with limited resources, these obstacles hit especially hard.
Read more
The Mutiny Bay Seaplane Accident: The Causal Mystery Is About To Be Solved
The NTSB recently issued an updated report in the accident investigation of the Mutiny Bay seaplane crash that killed 10 people.
Read more
Dec./Jan. 2023 > Recent Significant Cases Decided by the Washington Supreme Court
Summaries of significant cases decided by the Washington Supreme Court in the fall of 2022.
Read more